Ford Mondeo Base - Sale aborted.

[BorniteIdentity]

As posted in the Tat thread, this little gem has turned up RIGHT on my doorstep.  Literally, it's in the next village.  Obviously, it'd make the perfect partner for the Sierra bASe - but I'm at my limit and seem to be unable to sell any of my current fleet because of overbonding issues.

 

Would anyone be up for a group buy/a raffle?

 

[stuboy]

thats nice, and being saloon rarer too

[egg]

I'm up for a contribution to buying costs and then a roffle would probably work.

 

This is very rare, as most base models on an M plate are 'Aspens'.

[The Moog]

The last group buy/donation didnt work out that well, so I am not going to be taking part in any more 

[overrun]

What a stunner! Two digit plate, black top bumpers... HNNNNNGGGGG!

 

Reminds me of me dads old LX saloon. M730 OTH.

[BorniteIdentity]

Was that the Renner 30?  I forgot about that.  Real shame all round.

[egg]

This will be fine I'm sure.

[sutty2006]

does it have gaffa tape holding the bumpers together? If not, im out.

[Parky]

How much is it going for Bornite?

[sierraman]

How rusty is it though? If its a 1.6 saloon you'll be fending off the banger racers bidding on it as well.

[BorniteIdentity]

How rusty is it though? If its a 1.6 saloon you'll be fending off the banger racers bidding on it as well.

 

It is 4 miles from my house - and I can see it at 1300 today.  I've asked him to not sell it in the meantime!

 

There are absolutely no advisories for rust on the last 12 years of MOTs; in fact the only fail was 6 years ago for a wonky headlamp and no water in the resevoir.

[sierraman]

What's he wanting for it?

[BorniteIdentity]

Sorry - the pic is clickable.  £325.

[mk2_craig]

These things must be just about at the absolute bottom of their value bell-curve now. Love it!

[fordperv]

Holy shit thats beautiful, what a bargain

[sierraman]

If its got some test on it then its probably worth having at that money. You don't stand to lose a lot if its a nail.

 

I'd just check the clutch is OK, when that goes its a throw it away job. Probably make sure it isn't pissing water in either, not a deal breaker but its a swine to sort out.

[egg]

Dan, I'm in for up to 50% purchase + contribution to VED and your insurance.

 

But even better if a couple more are in on the blag.

[BorniteIdentity]

Right - me might be off and running.  Prolific chod botherer Craig Cheetham is also in for £50.  

 

I reckon another couple and we're good.

[Arfur Foxache]

I'll step up with some cash if needed to seal the deal. 

 

Stewart

[egg]

Agree with Sierraman, imminent clutch due might be a pisser.

[bramz7]

I'm glad it's got attention! Gumtree still serves up the goods if you look hard enough.

[sierraman]

You are looking for a cash job on a clutch on one of these around £450. That's new CSC, clutch. Probably a new crank end seal as well but they are about £18-20.

 

That's assuming its slipping, they go for a while like that. Could have had a new clutch in for all we know. Bonus if it has. Coming up for its second belt as well, that's 60k on these silver tops.

 

You could either run it till it drops or put money into it but it'll get expensive like that.

 

Rust would be my check, usually end of sills, by this point its usually rotted the inners out as well. Also boot floor where it meets the inner arch, back of the floor immediately in front of the fuel filter. Also brake pipes as they go over the tank.

[BorniteIdentity]

Good intel here - thanks very much.  None of this particularly worries me tbh; the Sierra has had all of these and cost over double to buy.  MOT until June which gives us a bit of time.  

 

The ONLY problem is sorting out money when the bills come in, which is why I'd rather have bought this alone.  I just don't think it's possible to do at the moment.  I'll go speak to the chap and see what it's like.

[egg]

You can buy me out if you want at a later date. I'm pretty relaxed, as know you're no messer!!!

[sierraman]

£325 then sell it on here for £375 to covet your messing about. Put it to the wife like that!

 

If you go look at it and anything you aren't sure on drop us a PM. I've squandered 12 years meddling about with mk1/2 Mondeo

[egg]

Tis another plan Bornite, buy and roffle at £6.50?

 

I'd have 4 tickets if you go that route.

 

Anyway, I'm sure we can handle it on the forum.

[sierraman]

I've a mk1 genuine drop link bush I found the other day that's my donation.

[greengartside]

OOF!

[egg]

@Sierraman - remember you did that Mondeo buying guide thread? Can you find it, cos I can't.

 

Check for hot air coming into the cabin too once up to temperature. If blower motor only works on one/two speeds, less of a problem, just a new resistor.

 

Check also power steering pipes, run along the subframe on the left hand side as you stand in front of the car under the bonnet (north/south). They rust out as exposed to salt and muck all the time. Can be bodged.

[overrun]

If its got some test on it then its probably worth having at that money. You don't stand to lose a lot if its a nail.

 

I'd just check the clutch is OK, when that goes its a throw it away job. Probably make sure it isn't pissing water in either, not a deal breaker but its a swine to sort out.

 

Stop chucking cars away for nowt! These deserve a better fate, now.